SHEPSHED theatre group Act One has cast it’s new show, the legendary musical Les Miserables.

SHEPSHED theatre group Act One has cast its new show, the legendary musical Les Miserables.

Richard Camp will appear as Jean Valjean for the youth theatre group, Craig Nash as Javert, Ben Cronin as Marius, Bethan Evans as Fantine, Lois Daniels as Eponine, Rowan Beaumont as Cosette, James Hall as Thenardier, Rebecca Dobson as Madame Thenardier, George Evans as Gavroche and Becky Bruce as Young Cosette in the schools edition of the show.

A spokesman said: Les Mis›rables, commonly known as Les Mis, is a musical based on the novel Les Mis›rables by Victor Hugo. It tells the story of ex-convict Jean Valjean and his attempts to start a new life and make the world a better place.

Well-known songs from the musical include I Dreamed A Dream, Master Of The House, Do You Hear the People Sing?, On My Own, Empty Chairs At Empty Tables, Stars, At the End Of The Day, and One Day More.

Following a lengthy evening of auditions ACT One are pleased to announce the main cast.

Performances will take place from February 10-13 at Hind Leys Theatre in Shepshed.

Tickets, priced at s8 and s6 for concessions, are available from the box office by calling 01509 507217.